International Quilt Festival Houston

Houston, TX · Arts & Culture

When: November 12–15, 2026
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas · Houston · TX
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

International Quilt Festival is the largest quilt show in the country, filling the George R. Brown Convention Center with juried competition quilts, vendor booths, and hands-on classes. It has run since 1974 and draws entrants and shoppers from well beyond Texas. The 2026 show runs November 12 through 15.

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